Neighboring Counties Host Household
Hazardous Waste Collection

Now’s the time to dispose of leftover hazardous waste
materials. It’s FREE, but for residential waste only.

Although Rutherford County will not receive a Household Hazardous Waste Collection (HHW) from the Tennessee Department of Environment and
Conservation (TDEC) during the spring of 2013, neighboring counties will
host collections. Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of these events
to properly dispose of unwanted hazardous materials. Many of the items
targeted for collection are flammable, corrosive, reactive, or toxic and
should not be thrown in the garbage.

The collection will not accept:
• Paint is NO LONGER accepted at TDEC collections. Click here for directions on
solidifying latex paint, or the proper disposal of oil-based paint. You may also call (615) 542-4633 for a flyer to be mailed.
• Medical wastes, radioactive wastes, vegetable oil, explosives, and wastes
from businesses, schools, farms or churches
• Large home appliances such as stoves, refrigerators, etc.

– Remember to keep waste in original containers and do not mix chemicals. –

ELECTRONIC WASTE should be diverted from this collection and is accepted every Tuesday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1140 Haley Road in Murfreesboro. Please call (615) 898-7739 for further details about electronic waste.

Questions? Call (615) 542-4633

This is a great opportunity to safeguard your home from potentially
dangerous chemicals. It is hoped that Rutherford County will receive an HHW
collection from TDEC in November 2013, but please refer to www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/environmental at a later date for more local
information.